North Carolina experienced one of the most catastrophic disasters in years on Saturday, April 16th 2011 as several tornadoes touched down all over the state. When people say that God protects babies and fools, I can attest to that! That very day I was oblivious to the onslaught of a natural disaster in my very own back yard. I started my day by going to the gym and should have known something bad was in the works when the skies were gray, clouds were moving fast against the sky and I almost broke my wrist opening the door to the gym from a strong gust of wind throwing the door open like a rag doll as I clutched the handle. After my workout I then proceeded to perform my weekend chores of washing and folding clothes, washing my hair and I even decided to cook a meal; which I can’t recall the last time I had done.
Around 4ish I received a phone call asking if I was alright, still oblivious that tornados had advanced in the area, I replied “Fine” and didn’t think anymore of the question. I then received another phone call and then another inquiring about my safety; it was then that I realized that I, and my neighbors, had been spared by the wrath of nature. When I turned on the TV I was shocked by the devastation only a few miles away and tried to recall those near and dear to me who may have been in the monster’s path. All of my close family, friends and co-workers were safe, though some experienced significant damage to their homes and other property. Thank GOD they were alive! Some weren’t so lucky and my heart and prayers go out to the victims and their loved ones.
Ya’ll these are “end times” as the old folks say, so it’s time to square up with the creator and get your soul right. I’d rather do it now when I have a choice of kneeling on my own rather than being forced to my knees in desperation. Will you heed the signs that are all around you? End times are near!
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